Recommended Gooseneck Hitch Compatible Firestone Ride Rite Air Bag Kit for 2002 Ford F250 4x4

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I would like to install the air bags on my 2002 F250 Super Duty diesel 4X4 crew cab short bed pickup. Which kit do I need? Will they work with a gooseneck hitch?

asked by: Sam F

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Expert Reply:

I'd recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite # F2550 Kit. The kit will bolt to the frame using existing holes, and will not interfere with a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch installation. The kit is typically installed so that the Schrader valves terminate at the rear bumper, but a compressor kit like part # F2158 would allow you to add or remove air from the system using a switch installed in the truck cab.

I'll link you to install videos for both the air bag and the compressor kits, as well as to some FAQ articles about air suspensions.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

For your 2001 Ford F-250 we have one Firestone Air Bag kit that is compatible with a B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch like what you have. For that you'd want the part #F2550. The part #F2320 that you mentioned does not fit with any in-bed…

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Answer 2

Your Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are designed to work with in bed hitches on your 2018 Ford F-250. I recommend using the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1116. This hitch will give you the versatility of…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 5

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 6

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 7

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 8

We have an aluminum 7 spoke 14 inch trailer wheel that looks pretty close to the wheel in the picture you sent us, but it's not an exact match. For that wheel you would want the part #AM22329. For a 205/75R14 you can use #AM10234 or tire #AM10229…

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